Summary:
The book chronicles the harrowing experiences of female factory workers in the early 20th century who suffered from radium poisoning after being employed to paint watch dials with glow-in-the-dark radium paint. It exposes the deadly consequences of their work, the ensuing health crises, and their fight for justice against the corporations that prioritized profits over their safety.
Key points:
1. Radium Poisoning: The book discusses radium poisoning, a major health issue for early 20th-century female factory workers, known as the Radium Girls.
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